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irish
Definition:
(nou) people of Ireland or of Irish extraction (nou) whiskey made in Ireland chiefly from barley (nou) the Celtic language of Ireland
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Common mistakes of irish pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "I-rish" instead of "Irish" (/ˈaɪrɪʃ/). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "I," to pronounce it correctly.
- Overemphasizing the "r": A common mistake is to overly pronounce the "r" as in "r" (/r/) in "Irish." Tip: Keep the "r" soft and blend it with the vowel sound to sound natural.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may confuse the vowel sound in "Irish" with a long "i" sound, saying "I-resh." Tip: Use the short "i" sound (/ɪ/) as in "bit" for the second syllable to pronounce it accurately.
- Adding an extra vowel: Learners sometimes add an extra vowel sound, pronouncing it as "I-rish" with an added "a" sound. Tip: Focus on the two syllables, ensuring no extra vowels are inserted.
- Pronouncing the "sh" as "s": A few may pronounce "Irish" with an "s" sound, saying "Iris." Tip: Remember that the "sh" (/ʃ/) in "Irish" should sound like "sh" in "shoe" for correct pronunciation.